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Sustainability

Sustainability Week

2025-05-02

Join us for a Sustainability Week between May 5th and 9th as we highlight the importance of sustainability and our commitment to it. Our mission is to be close to our customers and actively contribute to building a sustainable society.

Sustainability, Innovation, News

Thomas Concrete Group and Boliden deepen their research collaboration

2025-04-08

Thomas Concrete Group and Boliden have signed a long-term research and development agreement with the goal of developing and optimizing an alternative binder for concrete, based on the SCMentum product concept developed by Boliden.

Sustainability, Innovation

New standard opens doors for natural pozzolans in concrete

2025-04-01

The concrete industry is facing an exciting transformation. With a new Swedish standard for natural pozzolans, there are opportunities to use materials like calcined clay and volcanic ash in concrete—something that can reduce the carbon footprint without compromising on quality.

Sustainability, Innovation

Part III: Karlatornet – The building that changed Gothenburg’s skyline

2025-03-19

Karlatornet is an impressive landmark in Gothenburg. For us at Team Thomas, it has been a fantastic opportunity to be part of this project, and we are proud to have contributed with both our expertise and innovative capabilities. Here is the final part of our article series.

Sustainability, Innovation

Part II: Karlatornet – How We Pumped Concrete 246 Meters into the Air

2025-03-12

Building the tallest structure in the Nordics required innovative technology, meticulous planning, and strong collaboration. For us at Team Thomas, the task of pumping concrete 246 meters into the air was a technical challenge that demanded customized solutions and constant ingenuity.

Sustainability, Innovation

Myths and Truths About Concrete

2025-02-24

Concrete is the world's most widely used building material and has played a central role in the construction of societies for thousands of years. Despite its extensive use, concrete is surrounded by misconceptions and false rumors. In this article, we will debunk some of the most common myths while highlighting well-substantiated facts.

Sustainability, Innovation

Part I: Karlatornet – A Stable Foundation for the Tallest Building in the Nordics

2025-02-20

Karlatornet in Gothenburg, Sweden, standing at 246 meters, is the tallest building in the Nordics and one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe. The construction required innovative thinking, meticulous planning, and above all, world-class concrete. As The Concrete Specialists, we have played a crucial role in the project.

Sustainability, News

Thomas Concrete Group advances research on slag from Boliden

2024-12-04

In collaboration with Boliden, the concrete company Thomas Concrete Group is currently researching a new binder where slag — or a so-called SCM product — from Boliden's smelters can be used as a cement substitute in concrete. This approach could result in both reduced climate impact and decreased energy usage, compared to many other techniques employed to lower the environmental footprint of the concrete.

Sustainability, News

Thomas Concrete Group delivers to groundbreaking German construction project

2024-11-13

Thomas Concrete Group is involved in the groundbreaking Moringa Hamburg HafenCity project, where 80 percent of the material used in the tall residential building will be reusable. Thomas Concrete Group has developed and delivered low-carbon concrete to this revolutionary project.